Breckenridge Community Schools

Huskie Families,

As we return to school, I’m reminded every day of the true purpose that drives us as educators. Day-to-day challenges will always come up, but seeing our students learning, growing, and engaging with their teachers gives us the energy to keep moving forward. Whether it’s a hug from a kindergartener, a high five from a third grader, or a middle schooler asking “How tall is Mr. Poling?” these moments remind us why we do what we do.

Our teachers are focusing on teaching routines and procedures, taking the time to explain not just the “how,” but also the “why” behind what we do. Understanding expectations helps students feel confident and sets them up for success in and out of the classroom.

Our students are our purpose and our goal. By working together—staff, families, and students—one team, one goal, every student thrives. Thank you for supporting your child’s learning at home and helping us create an environment where every student can grow and succeed.

Have a wonderful Labor Day weekend! We look forward to welcoming students back refreshed and ready for another great week of learning.

For more updates and resources, check out this week’s Huskie Happenings:
Huskie Happenings – August 25-29
https://breckenridgecommunityschools.edurooms.com/engage/huskie-happenings-weekly-superintendent-newsletter/newsletters/august-25-29?utm_source=chatgpt.com

A Blast from the past!

Apparently they missed us, and now they’re back!
Whether it's nostalgia, fashion, or just laundry day—these shirts are ready to make a comeback louder than your old ringtone. 😎

Who's ready to grab yours before they realize it's not the year 2000 anymore?!

Please see flyer for more information

BCS Schedule Reminder:

No school on August 29 and September 1 for Labor Day weekend. School resume September 2. Have a safe Labor Day weekend, Huskies.

Daily Announcements 8/28/25 -
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/e/2PACX-1vTiz-cCv4YVHYczeyYYW_oYS_AyNZsKeihYYLppvTMwYTGmmnntqNhBrOsfZ17XMUGb_Tg7tSR_PRr0/pub?start=false&loop=false&delayms=3000

See photo for information about tonight's Varsity Football game!

Daily Announcements 8/27/2025 - https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/e/2PACX-1vRcv6RSHSo1W_2EoPOyqxxxUvp38VjjrtIRZtBkgpp-Fx6EFkCp1PXAC93OL-IGgoxQfQvGBuaGQMXh/pub?start=false&loop=false&delayms=3000

🐾Athletic Updates for the 2025-2026 school year🐾
Get ready for an exciting year of Breckenridge Athletics!

Athletic Passes:
$100 Individual | $250 Family (major savings for frequent fans - 1 pass per household!)

Ticket Prices:
Adults & Visiting Students – $5
Breckenridge 6th–12th graders – FREE
Under 6 & over 62 – FREE

New This Spring: Admission will be charged for JV & Varsity Baseball & Softball games.

Reminder: Students must have a current physical & be signed up in FinalForms to participate in sports!

Thank you for always supporting our amazing student athletes!

📸 Send in Your Back to School Pictures! 📸
We want to celebrate the start of a new school year with YOU!

Email your back-to-school pictures to:
lshelley@breckhuskies.org

Pictures will be displayed on our Celebration Wall for everyone to enjoy.
Don’t miss out—email yours today!

Welcome back, Huskies!
Daily Announcements 8/26/25 - https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/e/2PACX-1vQN0B10SAW7DbirT68QBNaWyPZIA-yNpnOJkZMxIED1qgtK7vY9Er5EEhCwLYI6dKLjghBKp0dH5mrC/pub?start=false&loop=false&delayms=3000

1st and 2nd Grade Flag Football starts tomorrow. If you would like to sign up or have any questions please contact Corey McCaw by phone or text at 989-205-6241.

Welcome Back, Huskies!

We have a couple of slots left for fall sports volunteers - please follow this link to sign up to take tickets: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084AACA922A1FFC25-57277403-fall

Each event worked takes $25 off your students Athletic Registration fee!

If you have any questions on volunteering or the Athletic Registration fee, please contact the athletic secretary, Ms. Short - kshort@breckhuskies.org

🎉📚 Welcome Back, Huskies! 📚🎉

We are excited to kick off the 2025-2026 school year with our incredible staff, who are ready to inspire, challenge, and support our students every step of the way. 💙🐾

✨ A reminder: School starts bright and early tomorrow at 8:00 AM. We can’t wait to see our Huskies back in the halls!

Here’s to a year filled with learning, growth, and great memories. Let’s make it the best one yet! 🌟🐾

Dear Breckenridge Families and Community,

We’re excited to share the first edition of the 2025, 2026 school year’s Huskie Happenings! This weekly update is a way to keep you informed about upcoming dates, events, and to highlight the many great things happening across Breckenridge Community Schools.

Each week, Huskie Happenings will include celebrations, student and staff highlights, and important reminders to help you stay connected with everything happening in our district.

Take a look at the first edition here:
https://breckenridgecommunityschools.edurooms.com/engage/huskie-happenings-weekly-superintendent-newsletter/newsletters/august-18-22

Together, let’s make the 2025, 2026 school year the best one yet for our Huskies. Thank you for your continued support of Breckenridge Community Schools!

Go Huskies!

Breckenridge Athletics Weekly Update [8/18–8/24]
It was a big opening week for Breckenridge Athletics as our Huskies made their mark across multiple sports. The volleyball teams hit the court strong with varsity storming through an undefeated quad and JV showing promise at Saranac. Cross country runners battled through the Happy Acres Invite, with the boys taking home a first-place team finish and the girls securing a top-five spot. On the links, girls golf impressed in their first home match of the season, finishing just four strokes off the top spot. Meanwhile, Lauralei McGill continued to shine in equestrian, proving she’s one to watch heading into district competition.
Varsity Volleyball
The Huskies opened their season with authority at Saranac, sweeping all three opponents in Thursday’s quad. Breckenridge defeated Zion Christian (25-12, 25-18), Carson City-Crystal (25-8, 25-7), and Saranac (25-14, 25-11).
Top Performers:
Liz McCaw – 18 K, 15 D
Maddie Breece – 9 K, 5 Aces
BayLeigh Clapp – 7 K, 14 D, 6 Aces
Bonnie Colthorp – 8 K
Madi Aldrich – 32 Ast, 14 D


The Huskies carried that momentum into Saturday’s Shepherd Invite, where they went 4-1, advancing to the semifinals after going undefeated in pool play.
Tournament Leaders:
McCaw – 24 K, 33 D
Clapp – 30 K, 38 D
Breece – 18 K, 38 D
Aldrich – 63 Ast, 44 D
JV Volleyball
The JV squad also kicked off their season at Saranac with a Tri. They took down Carson City-Crystal 25-15, 25-11 before falling to Saranac 21-25, 25-11.
Top Performers:
Aubrey Peak – 2 Aces, 3 K, 1 Ast
Lilly Raysby – 3 Aces, 1 K
Ally Pryor – 2 Aces, 2 K, 2 D
Ella Garcia – 2 K, 1 Block
Equestrian
Breckenridge’s own Lauralei McGill has been making waves in the arena this summer. Competing in the Michigan 4-H State Horse Show, she finished as a Top 5 Champion—a remarkable achievement. McGill now sets her sights on the District Meet taking place this weekend, with hopes of building on her impressive season.
Cross Country
The Huskie runners turned in strong performances at the Happy Acres Invite in Webberville. The boys edged out the competition by four points to capture 1st place as a team, while the girls, competing with a short roster, still managed a solid 5th place finish out of nine teams.
Girls Medalists:
Maizy Matthews – 2nd, 21:24 (PR)
Maezee Humm – 11th, 23:58 (PR)
Macie Bush – 18th, 26:21 (PR)


Boys Medalists:
Anthony Rowe – 1st, 17:03 (PR)
Oliver Burt – 8th, 18:39 (PR)
Dom Chiverton – 9th, 18:56 (PR)
Gus Barr – 19th, 20:57
James Sanders – 23rd, 21:32
Girls Golf
With eight players on the roster—five returners and three newcomers—the girls golf team is off to a promising start. After opening with a scramble in Perry, the Huskies hosted their first official match at The Ridge in Breckenridge on Thursday. Against six schools, the Huskies finished 2nd overall with a team score of 213, just four strokes behind Hemlock.
Top Scores:
Lydia Slavik – 44 (2nd overall, 3 pars)
Ally Schmitz – 54 (T-6th)
Brinley Humm – 54 (T-6th)
Brooklyn Long – 61 (Top 15)
Addie Williams – 61 (Top 15)
The fall season is just getting underway, but if this week is any indication, the Huskies are ready to make it a memorable one. Stay tuned as Breckenridge Athletics continues to build momentum across every sport.

August 21, 2025

Dear Families and Staff of Gratiot and Isabella County Public School Students,

As we start the 2025-26 school year, we want to update you on an important issue in Lansing that could impact our students, staff, and programs in the coming months.

State law mandates that lawmakers approve a K-12 school funding budget by July 1st each year so districts like ours can plan and operate with certainty. That deadline has passed, and no agreement has been reached. Without a budget, there's a risk of a state government shutdown on September 30, which could delay funding that schools depend on to operate.

At the heart of the deadlock is a proposal to redirect dollars from the School Aid Fund – the fund voters were promised would be dedicated to K-12 education – to other priorities, including road repairs. Many believe this violates the original intent of the system voters approved in 1994 to provide fair, statewide funding for public schools.

If the Legislature does not pass a budget, districts will miss out on their first scheduled state aid payment on October 20, 2025. For our schools, that payment is a major part of the resources we rely on to:

• Compensate teachers and staff who work directly with students.
• Maintain class sizes and student support services.
• Maintain bus operations and keep classrooms supplied.
• Fund academic programs, arts, athletics, and student activities.

We cannot operate indefinitely without these resources. The solution is simple: lawmakers should approve a K-12 budget that safeguards School Aid Fund dollars for their original purpose – educating Michigan’s children.

Please join me in urging our elected officials to reach a quick agreement and keep K-12 funding secure. You can contact your state lawmakers Representative Tim Kelly, Representative Jerry Neyer, and Senator Roger Hauck at http://www.legislature.mi.gov/Legislature/Legislators and explain why timely, protected school funding is important to you and your family.

Our students deserve a stable, fully funded school year. Together, we can guarantee their learning proceeds without interruption.

Sincerely,


Paul Hungerford Thomas Torok Traci Gavenda
Gratiot-Isabella RESD Fulton Public Schools Ashley Community Schools


Steven Netzley Wade Slavik Jennifer McKittrick
Ithaca Public Schools Breckenridge Community Schools St. Louis Public Schools


Stacey Luberda-Criner Carrie Gauthier Jennifer Verleger
Alma Public Schools Shepherd Public Schools Mt. Pleasant Public Schools


Jason Wolf
Beal City Public Schools

📣 Welcome to the Team, Mr. Matt Hoppe!

We’re excited to welcome Matt Hoppe to our district! Matt brings nearly a decade of experience as a Physical Education and Health educator. He is a proud graduate of Central Michigan University with certifications in K-12 Physical Education and 6-12 Health Education.

Beyond the classroom, Matt has made a big impact in coaching athletics, including wrestling, track, and youth sports, as well as serving as a game manager for school athletic events.

We’re thrilled to have his energy, expertise, and passion for student success join our community. 💙💛

Precious Cargo!
Bus Lights Rules for Red and Yellow
Reminder from our BCS Transportation Team! Please slow down and be alert when you see our school buses. Our students are our precious cargo, and we want to ensure their safe transportation to and from school. Let's work together to keep our community safe. Have a great year, Huskies!

School Start & End Times
⏰ School Schedule Reminder – Let’s Start the Day Right!

A quick reminder of our daily schedule! It's important for students to arrive on time and start their day with a consistent routine. Routines help set a positive tone for learning, and arriving by the start time helps avoid tardies and potential truancy issues.

Please help your student build strong habits by ensuring they are at school on time each day.

🏫 Breckenridge Elementary School (BES)

Doors Open: 7:30 AM

School Starts: 7:50 AM

Dismissal: 2:50 PM

🏫 Middle School / High School (MS/HS)

Doors Open: 7:30 AM

School Starts: 8:00 AM

Dismissal: 3:00 PM

We appreciate your support in helping every Huskie get the best start to their day! 💙💛

Our Superintendent is ready to welcome our Huskies back to school.

Don't forget our open house tonight from 5-6pm!